Research: Uncovering the secrets of ancient rock art using ‘X-ray vision’ —
Prehistoric rock paintings are a source of fascination across the world. Aside from their beauty, there's deep meaning in these strokes, which depict...
Research: New gene essential for making ears of corn —
A team of scientists led by University of Missouri maize geneticist Paula McSteen has identified a gene essential for forming the ears in...
Research: Physicians develop new method —
One important requirement to see quantum effects is to remove all thermal energy from the particle motion, i.e. to cool it as close...
Research: Maternal and environmental control of seed dormancy is carried out through novel epigenetic...
Seeds remain in a dormant state -- a temporary blockage of their germination -- as long as environmental conditions are not ideal for...
Research: Fossil site preserves animals killed within minutes of meteor impact —
The beginning of the end started with violent shaking that raised giant waves in the waters of an inland sea in what is...
Research: Proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland —
Experts have used an innovative approach to model the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to Scotland.
Researchers used state-of-the-art tools to help identify...
Research: Microscopic analysis shows feather mites may be beneficial to birds — not harmful,...
Feather mites help to remove bacteria and fungi from the feathers of birds, according to a new study by University of Alberta biologists....
Research: Studying reintroduction of bull trout with simulations —
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by Meryl Mims, has assessed how environmental, demographic, and genetic factors play a role in the reintroduction...
Research: Fluorescence discovered in tiny Brazilian frogs —
An international team of researchers was studying the acoustic communications of certain miniature frogs. When they discovered that Brachycephalus ephippium could not hear...
Research: Bipedalism may have been favored in kangaroo rats to avoid ambush predators like...
Kangaroo rats are abundant and seemingly defenseless seed-eating rodents that have to contend with a host of nasty predators, including rattlesnakes -- venomous...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
